Terry Callier - The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier

Terry Callier — The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier

The Bluesville Series from Craft Recordings and Acoustic Sounds!

Inspired by the original Prestige label imprint established in 1959

All-analog mastering by Matthew Lutthans at The Mastering Lab at Blue Heaven Studios!

180-gram vinyl pressed at Quality Record Pressings

Highlighting trailblazing blues musicians from legendary labels

The New Folk Sound Of Terry Callier released in 1968 on Prestige is exactly what its title suggests — a fresh take on American folk from the then-newcomer Callier. Drawing inspiration from jazz, blues, and soul, Callier re-interprets traditional folk standards bringing a uniquely African American perspective to classics like "Cotton Eyed Joe" and "900 Miles." Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at QRP and newly (AAA) remastered from the original tapes, while a replica tip-on jacket completes the package.

The music is hauntingly beautiful, with Callier's warm crooning supported sparsely with bass from Attenborough and Tweedle. The original 1968 release is a mono record collector holy grail, but for everyone else, we recommend this new Bluesville Records reissue that sounds terrific!  AllMusic calls it Callier's "most timeless and inviting" release."

Side A

1. 900 Miles

2. Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be

3. Johnny Be Gay If You Can Be

4. Cotton Eyed Joe

Side B

1. It's About Time

2. Promenade In Green

3. Spin, Spin, Spin

4. I'm A Drifter

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